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Hardback. Addresses how gender became a defining category in the political and social modernization of Japan. This book shows how 'a woman's place' in late-nineteenth-century Japan was characterized by contradictions and unexpected consequences, by new opportunities and new constraints. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; HBTB; JFSJ1; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674056053
- ISBN
- 9780674056053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.06
€ 44.99
€ 37.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Fourth Edition, Fourth Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813349381
- ISBN
- 9780813349381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.30
€ 69.30
Hardback. As the British Empire receded, India and neighbouring Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon, preserved the 'Westminster'-style political system left by their colonial rulers. Both South Asian countries became independent in the late 1940s in widely differing styles. The author analyses the crucial first decade of independence for both countries. Series: International Library of Twentieth Century History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKS; 1QDB; HBJF; HBLW3; HBTR; JPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 144 x 30. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780762289
- ISBN
- 9781780762289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.69€ 133.93
€ 150.69
€ 133.93
Hardback. In 2003, after two years of negotiations, a group of prominent Israelis and Palestinians signed a model peace treaty. The document, called the Geneva Initiative, contained detailed provisions resolving the outstanding issues between Israel and the Palestinian people. This book explains how and why these groups were able to achieve agreement. Translator(s): Watzman, Haim. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 illus. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139045
- ISBN
- 9780231139045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.75€ 49.62
€ 63.75
€ 49.62
A Pragmatist and His Free Spirit: The Half-Century Romance of Hu Shi a...
Chih-P'ing Chou Susan Chan Egan
Paperback. Hu Shi's life touched virtually every important aspect of society in 20th century China. This title explores the lesser-known side of this supporter of John Dewey's philosophy and reconstructs his romance with Edith Clifford Williams, an American avant-garde painter, by delving into the correspondences the two exchanged over almost half a century. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BG; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629963415
- ISBN
- 9789629963415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.03
€ 43.03
Paperback. This culture-based primer provides lessons organized around readings on Chinese history, culture, geography, literature, folktales and mythlogy, customs and cuisine. The focus is on reading strategies and the teaching of "discourse grammar", a more authentic approach to the study of languages. Editor(s): Liu, Irene; Hailong, Wang. Series: Asian Studies Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, numerous spot illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; CJBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231125550
- ISBN
- 9780231125550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.73
€ 45.99
€ 32.73
Paperback. In 1921, a traveling religious man appeared in Bengal, who was later, began to be identified as none other than the Second Kumar of Bhawal. So began one of the most extraordinary legal cases in Indian history. This title evaluates this case of the man claiming to be the long-lost Kumar. The story unfolds alongside decades of Indian history. Num Pages: 456 pages, 7 halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HBLW; HBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691090313
- ISBN
- 9780691090313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.16€ 41.17
€ 52.16
€ 41.17
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439143612
- ISBN
- 9781439143612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.28
€ 15.99
€ 15.28
Hardback. Growing up in the ancient town of Ramleh, Elia Nuqul's sole ambition was to be an engineer. This book explores Elia Nuqul's life and demonstrates how his core values of loyalty, innovation and attention to detail lie at the heart of a family company which stands as an example throughout the Middle East and beyond. Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 integrated b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; BGB; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845117344
- ISBN
- 9781845117344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.17€ 48.43
€ 52.17
€ 48.43
Paperback. Moving true-life story of a young woman's 10-year attempt to free her abducted sister from Yemeni slavery. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; BGA; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751543698
- ISBN
- 9780751543698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Hardcover. Using various sources, including diaries and letters, this book contributes to the study of Gertrude Bell's colourful life - exploring the personal passions, desires and relationships that drove her - and to an understanding of the background behind the creation of modern Iraq. Num Pages: 320 pages, b&w plates. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJ; BGH; GTB; HBJF1; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850434153
- ISBN
- 9781850434153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.77€ 58.49
€ 63.77
€ 58.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1FKA; JPHV; JPHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Columbia Global Reports
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780997126426
- ISBN
- 9780997126426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.92
€ 13.99
€ 13.92
hardcover. This book examines the changing roles of university educated professional women in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBX; JFSJ1; KJMB; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107143463
- ISBN
- 9781107143463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.95
€ 125.95
paperback. A groundbreaking assessment of the life and ideology of Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi, one of the most influential radical Muslim thinkers alive today. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HRH; JPFR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 432. The Ideology and Influence of Abu Muhammad Al-Maqdisi. 312 pages. A groundbreaking assessment of the life and ideology of Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi, one of the most influential radical Muslim thinkers alive today. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HRH; JPFR. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight: 432.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107606562
- ISBN
- 9781107606562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.45
€ 33.99
€ 30.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JMG; HBJF1; HBLX; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KHN0002447
- ISBN
- 9781447240556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JMG; HBJF1; HBLX; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KHN0002451
- ISBN
- 9781447240556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Series: Historical Sourcebooks in Classical Indian Thought. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DCF; DD; HBJF; HPCA; HPDF; HPN; HRGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231173902
- ISBN
- 9780231173902
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.73€ 70.74
€ 92.73
€ 70.74
Hardback. Translator(s): Wang, Yi-T'ung. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 334 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3F; HBJF; HBLC; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691640655
- ISBN
- 9780691640655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.19
€ 156.19
Paperback. The English translation of Zhou Daguan's work on Angkor, this work covers description of the royal palace, sacred buildings, women, traders, slaves, hill people, animals, landscapes, and everyday life. Num Pages: 184 pages, colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2ND
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749511244
- ISBN
- 9789749511244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.25
€ 36.99
€ 33.25
Paperback. This 1967 title is a portrait of the marsh Arabs of southern Iraq. Maxwell presents his impressions of these secluded people, along with numerous photos. Although intended as a travel book, this make more of a historical or sociological study now, given the..turmoil in Iraq.--Library Journal. Num Pages: 236 pages, Illustrations, maps, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 348. Travels Among the Marsh Arabs of Iraq. 236 pages, Illustrations, maps, 1 port. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBQ; WTL. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 18. Weight: 348.
- Publisher
- Eland Books
- Number of pages
- 236
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907871934
- ISBN
- 9780907871934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.92
€ 17.99
€ 12.92